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During a Child Custody Case 4 COMMON MISTAKES PARENTS MAKE During a California child custody case, you must make mindful, strategic decisions to achieve your desired outcome. However, the structure and stressful nature of these family law cases don’t always make it easy to navigate the right path. Here are four mistakes parents often make during a child custody case. Making the Case About Your Ex Instead of Your Child A California child custody case is always about your minor child or children. When determining custody, deciding visitation, and allocating holidays or exceptions, the family court will consider what is in the child's best interest and make a ruling accordingly. What’s in your child's best interest might involve discussions and conversations about your ex-spouse or partner, but centering the case on past marital problems, indiscretions, and disputes between the adults is never a winning argument. Keep the focus on your kids. Airing Grievances on Social Media Your California family lawyer will likely argue for staying off social media entirely during a divorce, separation, or California child custody case. However, suppose you aren’t willing to completely sign off and shut down your accounts. In that case, you must refrain from sharing information about your California child custody case or bashing your ex. Use of social media to share personal stories or smear your former spouse’s reputation frequently backfires. Refusing to Compromise or Cooperate Making room for compromise in all aspects of a divorce or separation is vital. It is an inherent part of reaching a settlement and receiving a divorce decree from the family court. The outcome of a California child custody case is no different. You will need to find some common ground with your ex to reach a conclusion. Trying to Out-Talk Your Child The loudest voice in any California child custody case should be your child’s. This can be tough to accept, as we often think parents are the best advocates for their kids. However, in these cases, the preferences and happiness of your child are paramount, which could very well mean spending time with both parents.
APPLE CRANBERRY CRISP
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups peeled and chopped tart apples 1 1/2 cups cranberries 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
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1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup butter, cold
Vanilla ice cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. In a large bowl, combine apples, cranberries, 1/4 cup brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. 3. Grease an 8-inch baking dish and pour the mixture into it. 4. In a small bowl, mix flour and the remaining brown sugar. Cut in cold butter until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle this over the fruit. 5. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If desired, serve with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!
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